Example Sentences

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Jaiswal, baby face and flashing blade, has tormented Stokes' side with runs from Vizag to Headingley.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

In many countries, a surge in inflation has tormented consumers and policymakers, but in Japan, which more often grappled with growth-sapping deflation, the recent rise in prices has been welcomed by most economists.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2024

One body part after another has tormented Jaquez this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2022

It was another instance of self-subterfuge in a season of mistakes that has tormented the Terrapins and head coach Mike Locksley.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2021

I think of my sister, who understands that cardboard forts can become all too real, and I think of the captain, who has tormented me yet has trained me for this moment.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman